The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

VERSE

Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.

BEANS, BEANS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEART.
THE MORE YOU EAT, THE MORE YOU FART.
THE MORE YOU FART, THE BETTER YOU FEEL.
SO LET'S HAVE BEANS FOR EVERY MEAL.

Submitter comment:

THE INFORMANT TOLD ME THAT, AT PRESENT, THIS VERSE IS USED
COMMONLY BY STUDENTS AT THE HULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LIVONIA.

Keyword(s): FOOD

Date learned: 12-07-1971